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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 515.72, 712.04 and 319.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 515.72, 712.04 and 319.34 is: 440.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    515.72 : 712.04 = 319.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    515.72/712.04 = 319.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    515.72x = 712.04 × 319.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    515.72x = 227,377.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 227,377.70/515.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 440.90

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